This is our day guide for Monday October 15th 2018 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
Holidays on October 15th 2018
International: Day of respect for cultural diversity
<p>Honors indigenous people on the date when Columbus first set foot in the Americas.</p>
Belize: Indigenous People’s Resistance Day
Marks the arrival of Columbus in the Americas on October 12th 1492
Cambodia: Commemoration Day of King's Father
Norodom Sihanouk
Jamaica: National Heroes' Day
Celebrated on the Third Monday in October. Commemorates seven national heroes from Jamaican history.
Malawi: Mother's Day
This holiday is celebrated on World Rural Women's Day. World Rural Women’s Day was launched in 1995 during the 4th UN World Conference on WomenRegional
Malaysia (regional): The Sultan of Johor Hol
6 Safar. Johor only. Marks the death of the previous state Sultan, Al-Mutawakkil Alallah
Samoa: Lotu a Tamaiti Holiday
Day after White Sunday, when parents and communities celebrate childhood
Thailand: The Passing of King Bhumibol (in lieu)
In remembrance of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, King Rama IX who died on October 13th 2016.
Tunisia: Evacuation Day
Commemorates the retreat of last French soldiers from Bizerte on October 15th 1963
Ukraine: Day of the Defender Holiday
Honours the courage of the defenders of Ukraine's independence and territorial integrityGo to Today | October 16th 2018
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| General Information for October 15th 2018 | |
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| There are 10 public holidays today. | |
| Day 288 of 2018 | |
| 77 days left in 2018 | |
| Week 42 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1997 – The first supersonic land speed record is set by Andy Green in ThrustSSC (United Kingdom), exactly 50 years and 1 day after Chuck Yeager first broke thesound barrier in the Earth's atmosphere. | |
| 1987 – The Great Storm of 1987 hits France and England. | |
| 1971 – The start of the 2500-year celebration of Iran, celebrating the birth of Persia. | |
| 1928 – The airship, Graf Zeppelin completes its first trans-Atlantic flight, landing at Lakehurst, New Jersey, United States. |
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